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The engagement party is a special way to commemorate the date when the couple celebrates their union and love together with family and friends. A preview of the wedding, the event has many romantic details that make everything even more special. Check out how to plan it!
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Check out some tips on how to organize this special day without worries. From the invitations to the decoration, we have separated ideas on how to make this day turn out the way you idealized.
- Budget: Define the amount of money available for the event before you even start to plan the other details and choose the priorities so that you can distribute the budget considering what is most valuable to you.
- Who pays for the engagement party: In more traditional families the engagement event is promoted by the bride's family, but in modern times it is the bride and groom who jointly assume this expense.
- Date, time and place: The day of the party is usually chosen according to important dates for the bride and groom, such as the first date, the courtship proposal and even the first kiss! Check the availability of the place and take into consideration the interference of holidays and commemorative dates. The time can bedefined according to the dynamic that the couple wants for the party, such as a barbecue during the day or a cocktail party at night.
- Guests: This type of celebration is usually more intimate and includes family members, close friends, and people who have been part of the couple's relationship throughout their courtship. Take these requirements into consideration when choosing your guests.
- Invitation: The engagement party does not require formal invitations, such as printed ones. A creative and well-used form is the virtual invitations that can be sent by cell phone. Don't forget to indicate the day, time, and place, and to personalize the invitation in a very creative way.
- Menu: The menu of the party will depend on the personal taste of the bride and groom: it can be from a more refined dinner to a cocktail service. If your proposal is more informal, bet on cocktails, snacks and even a nice cold cuts table. For more formal events, consider an elaborate dinner with a menu that caters to all tastes.
- Music: It is important that the bride and groom choose the soundtrack that will enliven this special day, including the songs that have rocked or marked their courtship. A day like this deserves to be celebrated with joyful songs that are the couple's style, so make the playlist perfect!
- Photo and video: Search for professionals who have good indications and who have already held this type of event. Ask for indications and talk to the chosen professional to agree on the most important details that the couple wishes to have registered.
- Cake and Sweets: As an integral part of the decoration table, the cake and candies deserve special attention. Look for personalized candies, which have the couple's initials or affectionate messages on the details. Decorate the cake with a very pretty paper or biscuit topper to highlight it even more.
- Surprise engagement party: if you are preparing a surprise, be sure to tell your guests and family and also the suppliers that will be working on the party. it's good to have an alibi to help you keep the secret with your romantic partner and avoid any suspicion. prepare a very special request with the presence of all your guests and make sure to be romantic to receive a well-done yes!
Now that you know how to organize your engagement party, you can start dreaming about the decoration for this special day.
55 engagement party decoration inspirations that will bring tears to your eyes
Whether it is simpler or more elaborate, it is important that the decoration be full of romantic details that are special to the couple. Check out some beautiful proposals on how to guarantee an amazing final result.
1. the balloon arch makes the decoration enchanting
2. and can be used differently from the traditional
3. using gold and transparent balloons
4. that can be arranged on the floor
5. or complementing one of the decoration tables
6. sublimated panels guarantee a great composition
7. and they can count on very romantic phrases
8. don't forget to personalize the food table!
9. flowery proposals are very romantic
10. and can have very creative variations
11. replacing the common panel in an original way
12. the visual effect of the light curtain is impressive
13. and looks lovely on round panels
14. the overlap in the curtain is light
15. and the voil gives a more delicate finish
16: Innovate when it comes to using the clothesline lights
17. and make the ornamentation very cheerful
18. use and abuse of hearts to decorate
19. using delicate flowers for assembly
20. or a very easy to make curtain of hearts
21. creative details make the decoration modern
22. and let the ornamentation be personalized to the couple
23. themed decorations are charming
24. and some gain a more rustic proposal
25. making the event even more fun
26. cartoons are great fun
27. but nothing delights more than natural flowers
28. that decorate in a delicate and light way
29. either with tall arrangements
30. or distributed throughout the ornamentation
31. being able to transform the whole set
32. the simplest tables deserve delicate touches
33. and may have a more rustic proposal
34. with more outstanding details
35. and with the use of natural plants
36. lighting is essential for evening events
37. and adds the finishing touch to the ornamentation
38. take advantage of natural lighting at daytime events
39. that will make the proposal lighter and more charming
40. green leaves are adherent to different proposals
41. and can be used in a variety of ways
42. whether in an English background wall
43. or between flowers and petals
44. the rustic proposal is very romantic
45. and it can be used in different ways
46. homemade proposals are charming
47. with a more intimate and romantic inspiration
48. and with exciting and original details
49. choose your tables and tableware carefully
50. using more rustic elements
51. that combine harmoniously with flowers
52. more modern decorations are elegant and light
53 While cleaner proposals have been gaining space
54. so choose elements that brighten the table
55. and make the event unforgettable for everyone
Now that you have different proposals for inspiration, choose the one that best suits your personal taste. A good tip is to use pictures of the bride and groom to further enhance the ornamentation and make the event even more personal.
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Check out some videos of brides who relate their experiences with the organization of the event in an honest and enlightening way. Get the tips of what went wrong and right to help you plan.
All the details of the engagement party
The bride explains the unforeseen events she encountered while planning the event, which was organized exclusively by her in her home. She talks about the clothes she chose, where she found inspirations for the decoration, and how she defined the guest list.
The moments before and after the engagement
A vlog made by the bride that showed details of the organization of the event during the setup, gave tips on makeup and decoration and showed moments and details of the party. At the end of the video she tells what went right and wrong during the event and what her expectations were with every detail of the party.
Preparations for the engagement
The story of a bride-to-be who put her hand to the work and took care of all the party preparations, from the souvenirs to her own make-up. She shows which items she made, gives tips on how to make them, and, finally, shows how the final result was.
Engagement gifts
In this video, the bride shows the gifts she got for her engagement party and her perceptions of each of them. She talks about the ones she liked the most and what points she reconsidered after receiving them, in an honest way.
The brides' reviews about different points of the party and their experiences manage to show which details deserve more attention and care.
Organize your engagement party in advance so that all details can be thought out and well planned. Use all our tips to make an unforgettable, surprising and very romantic event! And to prepare for an unforgettable big day, see wedding decoration suggestions.
